A trailer unit having a plurality of trailer subsystems and a main vehicle control unit. The plurality of trailer subsystems can include an energy storage subsystem having one or more battery packs and a first primary switch, a power distribution subsystem for distributing power from the energy storage subsystem to one or more of the plurality of trailer subsystems having a second primary switch, a thermal management subsystem for controlling a temperature of at least a portion of the energy storage subsystem, an inverter subsystem for inverting the power from the energy storage subsystem, and a converter subsystem for converting the power from the energy storage subsystem. The main vehicle control unit can be coupled to each of the plurality of trailer subsystems for communicating with and for controlling each of the plurality of trailer subsystems.
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
B62D 59/04 - Remorques avec roues motrices ou éléments similaires entraînées par un ensemble de propulsion placé sur la remorque
A trailer unit having a plurality of trailer subsystems and a main vehicle control unit. The plurality of trailer subsystems can include an energy storage subsystem having one or more battery packs and a first primary switch, a power distribution subsystem for distributing power from the energy storage subsystem to one or more of the plurality of trailer subsystems having a second primary switch, a thermal management subsystem for controlling a temperature of at least a portion of the energy storage subsystem, an inverter subsystem for inverting the power from the energy storage subsystem, and a converter subsystem for converting the power from the energy storage subsystem. The main vehicle control unit can be coupled to each of the plurality of trailer subsystems for communicating with and for controlling each of the plurality of trailer subsystems.
B60R 16/033 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
B60L 7/10 - Freinage dynamo-électrique par récupération
B60P 3/20 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de marchandises réfrigérées
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
B60T 7/20 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B62D 59/04 - Remorques avec roues motrices ou éléments similaires entraînées par un ensemble de propulsion placé sur la remorque
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
A deck assembly for a truck body of a vehicle is provided. The deck assembly is formed by a process. This process comprises hot dip galvanizing a first component that comprises metal, comprises hot dip galvanizing a second component that comprises metal, and attaching the first component and the second component together using fasteners. When the first component and the second component are attached together using fasteners, the components are not attached together using welds. Hot dip galvanization may result in the deposition of material comprising zinc onto the first component and the second component to prevent corrosion in the first component and the second component. All metal components of the deck assembly may be hot dip galvanized separately and then fastened together.
A deck assembly for a truck body of a vehicle is provided. The deck assembly is formed by a process. This process comprises hot dip galvanizing a first component that comprises metal, comprises hot dip galvanizing a second component that comprises metal, and attaching the first component and the second component together using fasteners. When the first component and the second component are attached together using fasteners, the components are not attached together using welds. Hot dip galvanization may result in the deposition of material comprising zinc onto the first component and the second component to prevent corrosion in the first component and the second component. All metal components of the deck assembly may be hot dip galvanized separately and then fastened together.
A semi-trailer has a rear frame with a post extending vertically at a side of the rear frame adjacent a rear end of a trailer side wall. A joint is disposed between the post and the side wall rear end. The joint has a first portion that receives a portion of the rear end of the side wall and a second portion offset inward from the first portion that receives a portion of the post. At least one fastener extends through the portion of the post and the second portion of the joint, without extending through the exterior surface of the side wall.
The aerodynamic skirt assembly for attachment to a trailer may comprise a side skirt fairing, a rear skirt fairing, and a secondary treatment. The side skirt fairing may comprise an inner surface and an outer surface. The rear skirt fairing may comprise an inner surface and an outer surface and located aft of the side skirt fairing. The secondary treatment may be coupled to the outer surface of the rear skirt fairing, wherein the secondary treatment is canted outwardly at an angle from the outer surface of the skirt fairing and configured to redirect the air around the at least one rear wheel assembly.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
(1) Trailers, namely, cargo trailers, semi-trailers, flatbed trailers, refrigerated trailers, refrigerated semitrailers (1) Retail store services in the field of trailers and trailer parts.
(2) Repair and maintenance services in the field of trailers.
A semi-trailer is provided, including a wheeled chassis having at least one wheeled axle at a rearward end and a retractable support at a forward end, a body comprising a cargo deck and an underride guard assembly that is movable in response to an upward force applied thereto.
B60R 19/56 - Aménagements sur les véhicules de transport, p. ex. des camions, pour éviter que les véhicules ou les objets ne passent en dessous
B60R 19/02 - Pare-chocs, c.-à-d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets
A semi-trailer is provided, including a wheeled chassis having at least one wheeled axle at a rearward end and a retractable support at a forward end, a body comprising a cargo deck and an underride guard assembly that is movable in response to an upward force applied thereto.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Refrigerated trailers composed of insulation materials, wall and roof liners in the form of panels made of plastic composite materials, and exterior skin sheets made from metal for use in the manufacture of refrigerated trailers, all sold as a component of refrigerated trailers and not as standalone components.
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN AERODYNAMIC TRUCKING SYSTEM
An aerodynamic fairing assembly for attachment to a trailer of a tractor-trailer. The aerodynamic fairing assembly may comprise a front skirt fairing and a rear skirt comprising a transition. The transition may extend outwardly of the side skirt fairing at a distance from the centerline of the trailer. The side skirt faring and rear skirt fairing are coupled to the trailer by one or more struts.
A trailer for use with a truck has a wheeled chassis having at least one wheeled axle at a rearward end of the wheeled chassis. A body has a cargo deck supported by the wheeled chassis. A camera is mounted to at least one of the wheeled chassis and the body so that a field of view of the camera includes a tractor when the tractor is operatively coupled to the wheeled chassis.
H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
A trailer for use with a truck has a wheeled chassis having at least one wheeled axle at a rearward end of the wheeled chassis. A body has a cargo deck supported by the wheeled chassis. A camera is mounted to at least one of the wheeled chassis and the body so that a field of view of the camera includes a tractor when the tractor is operatively coupled to the wheeled chassis.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Insulation for refrigerated trailers, wall and roof liners in the nature of trailer wall and roofing linings of plastic composite material,
and exterior skin sheets in the nature of sheets of metal for trailers, all sold as a component of refrigerated trailers
An upper coupler for a semi-trailer has a generally planar bottom plate. A kingpin attaches thereto to couple with a fifth wheel of a tractor. A reinforcement member extends across a width of the bottom plate to reduce bending of the bottom plate as it rests on the fifth wheel of the tractor. Along the reinforcement member's length, the reinforcement member has varying second moments of area taken in cross sections perpendicular to the reinforcement member's length.
B62D 21/20 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes du type pour remorque, c.-à-d. châssis construit spécialement pour être utilisé dans un véhicule non propulsé
An upper coupler assembly secures a semi-trailer's kingpin to the trailer. The kingpin, and the remainder of the upper coupler assembly, transfers the trailer's load to a tractor. The claimed invention provides an upper coupler assembly having bending strength that varies over the upper coupler assembly's construction. This may provide an upper coupler assembly having a relatively higher bending strength in areas subject to relatively higher bending moments. In one or more embodiments, the upper coupler assembly has a generally planar bottom plate. A kingpin attaches thereto to couple with a fifth wheel of a tractor. A reinforcement member extends across a width of the bottom plate to reduce bending of the bottom plate as it rests on the fifth wheel of the tractor. Along the reinforcement member's length, the reinforcement member has varying second moments of area taken in cross sections perpendicular to the reinforcement member's length.
B60D 1/48 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par le montage
B62D 21/20 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes du type pour remorque, c.-à-d. châssis construit spécialement pour être utilisé dans un véhicule non propulsé
A trailer locking assembly for locking a door of a trailer includes a lock rod pivoting about its axis of elongation within an upper and a lower bracket. A top and bottom cam attach to the top and bottom of the lock rod, respectively, and the top and bottom cams are configured to engage with corresponding keepers. A handle attached to the bottom cam beneath the door is configured to engage with a first latch assembly. The latch assembly may be configured to be released from an interior of the trailer. The first latch assembly may be attached to the lower bracket. The locking assembly may have a second latch assembly for holding the door open.
E05B 63/24 - Aménagements dans lesquels les pièces montées respectivement sur le battant et le dormant, et s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, sont toutes deux mobiles, p. ex. pour être libérées par le déplacement de l'une ou l'autre d'entre elles
E05B 83/26 - Ouverture de secours en cas de personnes enfermées dans le compartiment à bagages
A trailer locking assembly for locking a door of a trailer includes a lock rod pivoting about its axis of elongation within an upper and a lower bracket. A top and bottom cam attach to the top and bottom of the lock rod, respectively, and the top and bottom cams are configured to engage with corresponding keepers. A handle attached to the bottom cam beneath the door is configured to engage with a first latch assembly. The latch assembly may be configured to be released from an interior of the trailer. The first latch assembly may be attached to the lower bracket. The locking assembly may have a second latch assembly for holding the door open.
E05B 83/12 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similairesSerrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial pour portes arrière de camionnette
A semi-trailer has a rear impact guard including an elongated horizontal member that attaches to a trailer by a pair of vertical guards. The horizontal member may have a top surface, a bottom surface, and a leading edge from which a surface of the guard member extends rearward to the top or bottom surface. The rear impact guard may include a pair of gussets that extend from the vertical guards. Each gusset may include a main generally planar portion, a first stiffening flange perpendicular to the main portion, and a second stiffening flange perpendicular to the first stiffening flange.
A semi-trailer has a rear impact guard including an elongated horizontal member that attaches to a trailer by a pair of vertical guards. The horizontal member may have a top surface, a bottom surface, and a leading edge from which a surface of the guard member extends rearward to the top or bottom surface. The rear impact guard may include a pair of gussets that extend from the vertical guards. Each gusset may include a main generally planar portion, a first stiffening flange perpendicular to the main portion, and a second stiffening flange perpendicular to the first stiffening flange.
B60R 19/24 - Aménagements concernant le montage des pare-chocs sur les véhicules
B62D 53/04 - Combinaisons tracteur-remorqueTrains routiers comprenant un véhicule portant la partie essentielle de la charge de l'autre véhicule par support de la partie avant ou arrière de cet autre véhicule
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Integrated vehicle and driver telematics solutions, namely software for providing data and analytics services concerning driver behavior, vehicle diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, vehicle downtime, route optimization and driver retention to commercial fleet operators sold as components of smart trailers; telematic devices, namely, electronic devices and OBD (on-board diagnostic devices) that provide telematics transmission of data and information concerning vehicle navigation and tracking, vehicle maintenance needs, cargo weight, the whole sold as components of smart trailers.
(2) Trailers, namely dry freight semi-trailers, refrigerated semi-trailers, and platform semi-trailers; freight vans. (1) Integrated vehicle and driver telematics solutions, namely non-downloadable Software as a Service (SaaS) services, for integrated vehicle and driver telematics solutions, namely, non-downloadable software for providing data and analytics services concerning driver behavior, vehicle diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, vehicle downtime, route optimization and driver retention to commercial fleet operators sold as components of smart trailers.
A cargo compartment for use with a motorized vehicle, and a vehicle having a cargo compartment, have a floor, a roof, a first side wall, and a second side wall. Each side wall extends between the floor and the roof, defining intersections therebetween. A molding assembly is disposed in the intersection and has an elongated back portion and an elongated cover portion, so that the cover portion is disposed between the back portion and an interior cargo compartment.
B60Q 3/06 - Agencement des dispositifs d'éclairage pour l'intérieur des véhicules, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet pour éclairage des compartiments autres que ceux des passagers ou du conducteur, p.ex. compartiment à bagages ou du moteur
33.
Method and apparatus for forming objects having a core and an outer surface structure
A method of making at least partially foam-filled sandwich panels includes providing a panel shell, moving at least one of a portion of a first and/or second panel facer or a side member away from the panel volume, thereby defining an opening between the volume and an exterior area. A dispenser proximate the opening moves across at least a portion of the opening while dispensing an amount of a foam agent into the volume through the opening. A press has three platens, a third platen of which is secured to at least one of a portion of the first and/or second facer and the at least one side member and is moveable with respect to the first platen and the second platen in response to a control system.
A thermal insulated composite wall panel for use in insulated trailers, containers and insulated compartments, including a first liner panel, a second liner panel having a layer of fibers and at least one structural polymer resin layer disposed coplanar to and bonded with the layer of fibers, thereby forming a laminate liner panel, and an insulated core layer disposed intermediate to and bonded with the first and the second liner panels. The layer of fibers is adjacent the insulated core layer and is lofted prior to being bonded to the insulated core layer.
B29C 70/50 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur indéfinie, p. ex. de "prepregs", de préimprégnés [SMC] ou de nappes multiaxiales [XMC]
B29D 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B29L 7/00 - Objets plats, p. ex. pellicules ou feuilles
35.
Method and apparatus for making galvanized upper coupler assembly
A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
C25D 7/00 - Dépôt électrochimique caractérisé par l'objet à revêtir
B05D 1/32 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces en utilisant des moyens pour protéger des parties de surface à ne pas recouvrir, p. ex. en se servant de stencils, d'enduits de protection
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
A thermal insulated composite wall panel for use in insulated trailers, containers and insulated compartments, including a first liner panel, a second liner panel having a layer of fibers and at least one structural polymer resin layer disposed coplanar to and bonded with the layer of fibers, thereby forming a laminate liner panel, and an insulated core layer disposed intermediate to and bonded with the first and the second liner panels. The layer of fibers is adjacent the insulated core layer and is lofted prior to being bonded to the insulated core layer.
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/32 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyoléfines
B29C 70/50 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur indéfinie, p. ex. de "prepregs", de préimprégnés [SMC] ou de nappes multiaxiales [XMC]
B29D 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B29L 7/00 - Objets plats, p. ex. pellicules ou feuilles
37.
Method and apparatus for making galvanized upper coupler assembly
A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
B62D 53/08 - Couplages de traction de cinquième roue
C23C 2/02 - Pré-traitement du matériau à revêtir, p. ex. pour le revêtement de parties déterminées de la surface
C25D 7/00 - Dépôt électrochimique caractérisé par l'objet à revêtir
B05D 1/32 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces en utilisant des moyens pour protéger des parties de surface à ne pas recouvrir, p. ex. en se servant de stencils, d'enduits de protection
A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin.
An automated sidewall assembly machine is provided for attaching a sidewall panel to a top and bottom rail of a wheeled trailer. The machine comprises a frame, a carriage for longitudinal movement relative to the frame, an automated punch mounted proximate the frame and an automated riveting press mounted proximate the frame so that the sidewall assembly is movable by the carriage with respect to the frame, the automated punching machine and the automated riveting machine so that holes can be punched through one or more of the sidewall, the bottom rail and the top rail and rivets can be inserted into the punched holes to be mashed. A sensor is operably mounted to the sidewall assembly machine so that information obtained by the sensor can be used to drive the carriage, the automated punching machine and the automated riveting press. A drive motor in communication with the carriage moves the carriage longitudinally with respect to the frame, and a control system having a processor is in operative communication with the carriage, the automated puncher, the automated riveting press, the sensor, and the drive motor.
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
